Rudbeckia ‘Sahara’
Rudbeckia are my go to late summer crop. I grow rows and rows of it, and this variety has so much variation in the most unbelievable sunset shades. It can be overwintered as a perennial if you have mild conditions or you grow undercover. But it works just as well as an annual.
Sow earlier in spring to make sure you get flowers before the frosts. Pick when the flower is a couple of days old for the longest vase life. Can be prone to wilt, so try blanching the stems in boiling water and let it drink in cool water for a long time before using.
Annual
Full Sun
Space 30cm / 12 inches apart
100-120 days to maturity
Height: 50-55 cm
Rudbeckia are my go to late summer crop. I grow rows and rows of it, and this variety has so much variation in the most unbelievable sunset shades. It can be overwintered as a perennial if you have mild conditions or you grow undercover. But it works just as well as an annual.
Sow earlier in spring to make sure you get flowers before the frosts. Pick when the flower is a couple of days old for the longest vase life. Can be prone to wilt, so try blanching the stems in boiling water and let it drink in cool water for a long time before using.
Annual
Full Sun
Space 30cm / 12 inches apart
100-120 days to maturity
Height: 50-55 cm
Rudbeckia are my go to late summer crop. I grow rows and rows of it, and this variety has so much variation in the most unbelievable sunset shades. It can be overwintered as a perennial if you have mild conditions or you grow undercover. But it works just as well as an annual.
Sow earlier in spring to make sure you get flowers before the frosts. Pick when the flower is a couple of days old for the longest vase life. Can be prone to wilt, so try blanching the stems in boiling water and let it drink in cool water for a long time before using.
Annual
Full Sun
Space 30cm / 12 inches apart
100-120 days to maturity
Height: 50-55 cm
Approximately 30 seeds per packet
